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What Makes a Family: Children's book aims to promote diversity education

4 mins read Early Years Education Youth Work
C-Jay Quigley, queer activist, who works with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), discusses her self-published children’s book ‘What Makes a Family’, and the importance of encouraging inclusive attitudes among children from a young age.
C-Jay's children's book teaches children about diversity using different family dynamics. Picture: C-Jay Quigley
C-Jay's children's book teaches children about diversity using different family dynamics. Picture: C-Jay Quigley

The book, which can be used in nurseries, schools and libraries, uses cartoon animals to introduce children to different types of families, including those with same-sex parents, single parents, and young carers, to encourage inclusive attitudes among children.

C-Jay, who is currently working as a learning support worker for children with SEND, has been involved in youth work and education since she was a young person, and her journey as an activist began when she became a member of the Glasgow Youth Council and Scottish Youth Parliament.

C-Jay speaks to CYP Now about her own experiences as a transgender, queer activist, her self-publishing journey, and the response the children’s book has received so far.

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